Last Updated on: November 9, 2026

Working with high-quality art materials can bring greater focus and enjoyment to the creative process. Focusing on the theme of “color and light”, we have curated items that make perfect gifts for those you cherish, whether artists dedicated to their craft, beginners stepping into a new world, or simply a special treat for yourself. Come and explore our range of art supplies that bring joy in every creation!

PIGMENT TOKYO offers both domestic and international shipping, so you can send a thoughtful gift to someone special, even if they live far away. We invite you to find a gift that carries your feelings to loved ones!

We also offer gift wrapping. Click here to learn how to select your gift-wrapping option.

Capturing the Layers and Transitions of Color

Oil Pastels

Oil pastels offer a smooth application, excellent opacity, and vibrant colors, thanks to their high-quality wax formulation. They can be applied directly to a wide range of surfaces beyond paper, including cardboard, wood, ceramics, metal, plastic, and even glass. Their rich texture allows colors to be easily blended and gradients to be created directly on the surface.

*The surface drawn with oil pastels does not dry completely.　We recommend using an oil pastel fixative to properly protect and set your artwork.

Soft Pastels

These soft pastels feature a range of delicate hues inspired by the primeval landscapes of Japan. Hold the pastel on its edge to draw sharp lines, or lay it flat to create soft, diffused areas. Their extremely fine particles produce beautiful color blends and tonal gradients,and tracing over them with a damp brush creates watercolor-like blurring effects, allowing you to create a variety of textures with a single pastel.

*As soft pastels do not fully adhere to paper, we recommend using a SPRAY Handy Pastel Fixative. Please refer to this article for instructions on usage and storage.

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Watercolors (Harmonia)

These watercolors are made by combining multiple pigments with different specific gravities and properties. Simply apply them with a wet brush and watch as two or more colors will spontaneously separate on the paper, creating enchanting effects that will spark your imagination. 

From nuanced gray tones reminiscent of a cloudy sky to hues of the changing colors of flower petals, this color range offers new discoveries with every stroke. Individual colors are sold separately, perfect for adding your favorite shades to your collection.

With Light and Radiance

Polarized & Pearl Paints

Metallic shimmer and polarizing colors that shift with the viewing angle add glamour and depth to a painted surface.

These paints come in both water-based and oil-based formulations, and are popular for adding textural variety and creating accents to artwork.

Gilding Technique (Sunago Set)

This kit allows you to easily experience sunago, a traditional Japanese technique in which finely crushed metal leaf is gently sprinkled using a sunago-zutsu (a bamboo tube fitted with a mesh screen).

Historically, this technique was used to decorate paper for writing sutras and waka poetry, as well as to depict mist and landscapes in emaki (Japanese picture scrolls). The delicate shimmer of the fine metal flakes adds an elegant touch to your artwork.

※ An English-translated sheet is also included for international customers.

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The Physicality and Depth of Oil Paints

Oil sticks (Solid Oil Paint)

These are stick-form oil paints made by combining pigments with wax. Held directly in your hand like crayons, they allow you to create dynamic drawings without the need for brushes or palettes.

They offer the spontaneity of direct drawing while retaining the rich texture and blending qualities unique to oil paints, bringing a new dimension to your creative practice.

For detailed instructions and examples of artwork, please see our feature article below.

Oil Color sets

With its rich, smooth application and brilliant colors, the Mino series is popular among both professional artists and painting enthusiasts. It also features rare colors such as “lapis lazuli”, and “terre verte,” made from Japanese green clay, which are available individually.. The Oil Colors Stripe Clear Box No.5  includes not only paints but also a full set of necessary tools, such as brushes and specialised oil, making it a reliable starter set for anyone just beginning their journey in oil painting.

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Gifting Japanese Aesthetics and Serenity

Sumi Ink and Accessories

The Limited Edition Sai-Boku Shinbi 3-Color & Glass Inkstone Set is a special item featuring a beautiful palm-sized glass inkstone and a rich palette of colors derived from three carefully selected shades. The set includes a Ume Kobachi (small plum-shaped bowl), which is invaluable for mixing colors, adjusting moisture levels, and serving as a brush rest. It creates a more comfortable painting environment.

We have also prepared the Five Treasures of the Study (Bunbou-Gohou), which combine the Four Treasures of the Study (brush, sumi ink, inkstone, and paper) with a Japanese-made glass pen, bringing together the craftsmanship and aesthetic of artisans from across the country. Enjoy a moment of refined stillness where the subtle sounds and scents of sumi ink being ground on the inkstone gently calm the mind.

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Japanese Painting Starter Kits & Mineral Pigments

* English leaflets are also included for international customers.

All Let’s Enjoy Japanese Painting kits include an English instruction sheet for the Sakura Edition.

Let’s Enjoy Japanese Painting is a kit that includes two outline designs featuring seasonal Japanese flowers and birds, along with hemp paper boards, mineral pigments, animal glue, brushes, and dishes. With the help of an illustrated instruction manual, even beginners can easily complete two pieces, much like coloring books.

For anyone seeking a more authentic artistic experience, we recommend the Elements of Ikenaga Yasunari 12colors supervised by Yasunari Ikenaga, a leading figure in contemporary Japanese Bijinga paintings. This set features carefully selected pigments that blend seamlessly with animal glue, and offer subtle tones that harmonize with any motifs. It also includes the artist's original color-mixing recipes, allowing you to experience the aesthetics of a renowned Japanese painter.

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About Gift Wrapping and Shipping

At PIGMENT TOKYO, we offer gift wrapping (additional fee applies) both in store and through our online shop. To use this service, please select “Add Gift Wrapping” on the cart page.

*For detailed instructions on design specifications and packaging details, please refer to the Gift Wrapping Services section on our HELP page.

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In addition to our wide selection of art supplies, PIGMENT TOKYO also offers special message cards to add a personal touch to your gifts.

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Translated by Chiaki Kainuma, Atsumi Okano

Writer

Myu Hanaoka

Graduated with a BFA in Japanese painting from Hiroshima City University and completed her MFA in Painting at Tokyo University of the Arts.
Her art practice is based on "rethinking identities of lands and cultures” using traditional Japanese painting techniques.
Favorite matière: Traces of damage, loss, and repair accumulated on the painting surfaces caused by the environment surrounding the paintings.

Graduated with a BFA in Japanese painting from Hiroshima City University and completed her MFA in Painting at Tokyo University of the Arts.
Her art practice is based on "rethinking identities of lands and cultures” using traditional Japanese painting techniques.
Favorite matière: Traces of damage, loss, and repair accumulated on the painting surfaces caused by the environment surrounding the paintings.

Editor & Writer

Natsuko Shiraishi

Graduated from the Textile Design at Tama Art University. She is an artist who mainly works with original Washi paper and calligraphy.

Favorite matière: Paper, dynamic moves of wood fiber

Graduated from the Textile Design at Tama Art University. She is an artist who mainly works with original Washi paper and calligraphy.

Favorite matière: Paper, dynamic moves of wood fiber